Antiasthmatics

1. symptom treatment Beta2-sympathomimetics are derived from epinephrine. They selectively stimulate the adrenergic β2-receptors of bronchial muscles and thus have a bronchospasmolytic effect. For rapid symptom relief, fast-acting agents are usually administered by inhalation, for example, with a metered-dose inhaler or a powder inhaler. They should be used only when needed. An increase in administration … Antiasthmatics

Sympathomimetics

Products Sympathomimetics are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, granules, injectable solutions, eye drops, and nasal sprays. Structure and properties Sympathomimetics are structurally derived from the natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine. Effects Sympathomimetics have sympathomimetic properties, meaning that they promote the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the … Sympathomimetics

Isoprenaline

Products Isoprenaline was newly approved in many countries in the fall of 2010 as a solution for injection/concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Isuprel). Structure and properties Isoprenaline (C11H17NO3, Mr = 211.3 g/mol) is a methyl derivative of epinephrine and a racemate. It is present in the drug as isoprenaline hydrochloride, a white … Isoprenaline